Marauding (Adjective)
Meaning
Characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding; "bands of marauding Indians"; "predatory warfare"; "a raiding party".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Marauding pirates have been known to attack unsuspecting ships in these waters, stealing valuable cargo and supplies.
- The village had long been plagued by marauding wolves that attacked farmers' livestock during the night.
- Marauding gangs controlled the streets of the city, imposing a climate of fear and terrorizing innocent civilians.
- Throughout history, there have been instances of marauding armies leaving paths of destruction in their wake.
- The town struggled to cope with the threat of marauding bandits who frequently robbed local merchants.